City of Thieves (Battle Dragons #1) by Alex London Published by Scholastic Inc. on September 21, 2021
ISBN: 1338716549
Pages: 272
Genres: Adventure, Fantasy
Format: Chapter Book Fiction
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Battle Dragons: City of Thieves
Abel is a 7th grader who has always felt that he is less than his older brother and sister. They are more successful in school and in their scores on the admission test for the academy, and in their interactions with the dragons, which have been subdued and are now ruled by the humans. However, the dragons have formed gangs, called kins, which are always ready to do battle.
Abel has never been involved until his sister tells him a secret and he is joined to a stolen dragon.
Abel is a hard worker as he trains in dragon riding and fighting and, before he knows it, he is involved in a battle with the other kins, and with his brother and sister, who are quite unlikeable characters. However, Abel has good friends who are there for him and his relationship with his parents develops positively as he learns to be honest and depend on them. This book is for dragon-lovers and for adventure readers who believe that hard work will pay off and friends should stick together.
Reviewed by Ellen Spring, Oceanside High School, Rockland